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Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark

Academy of the Sacred Heart

Camp Invention: Spark at Academy of the Sacred Heart offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation an...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in St. Charles, MO. Camp Invention is a national program, not specific to this location, and focuses on STEM education for grades K-6. The website indicates the program runs from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher, often praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. Specific reviews for the Academy of the Sacred Heart location were not readily available. The Camp Invention website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details on background checks for this particular host site.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 619 North 2nd Street, Saint Charles, MO 63301
  • Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Academy of the Sacred Heart - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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